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HSBC Holdings plc

Financial Services · Banks - Diversified

$102.85

Down-$0.80 (-0.77%)

Updated Aug 28, 2026, 8:53 AM

SID Score

7.7/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

54/100

Neutral

Market cap
258.54B
P/E ratio
14.22
Dividend yield
3.21%
52-week range
$63.55 – $107.92
Volume
1.03M
Avg. volume
1.64M

Price performance

HSBC price history

1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

HSBC closed at $102.85 after 21 trading sessions, down 3.96% for the selected period.

Last close
$102.85
Period change
-3.96%
Period low
$102.30
Period high
$107.86
Daily close
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HSBC OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Aug 27, 2026$103.33$103.55$102.27$102.851.03M
Aug 26, 2026$104.19$104.31$103.605$103.651.4M
Aug 25, 2026$103.41$104.54$102.90$104.38923.85K
Aug 24, 2026$104.14$104.63$102.99$104.091.35M
Aug 21, 2026$103.95$104.45$103.5601$104.15743.49K
Aug 20, 2026$103.01$103.50$102.18$102.33876.4K
Aug 19, 2026$103.83$103.85$102.04$102.301.25M
Aug 18, 2026$103.84$104.20$102.81$103.18883.6K
Aug 17, 2026$104.26$104.66$103.77$103.801.02M
Aug 14, 2026$104.03$104.335$103.49$103.79604.35K
Aug 13, 2026$104.29$104.41$103.41$104.05789.38K
Aug 12, 2026$103.84$104.24$103.58$104.12893.56K
Aug 11, 2026$104.01$104.405$103.145$103.21827.26K
Aug 10, 2026$103.45$103.55$103.045$103.32866.15K
Aug 7, 2026$104.25$104.46$103.27$103.731.51M
Aug 6, 2026$103.31$103.36$102.38$102.561.18M
Aug 5, 2026$101.99$102.96$101.73$102.682.76M
Aug 4, 2026$106.70$107.85$105.91$106.042.13M
Aug 3, 2026$107.47$107.9199$106.78$107.861.34M
Jul 31, 2026$106.74$106.90$105.25$106.421.56M
Jul 30, 2026$106.38$107.585$106.06$107.091.68M

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Overview

Company profile and research snapshot.

Company profile

Established in 1865 in Hong Kong, London-based HSBC is one of the largest banks in the world, with assets of USD 3 trillion and over 40 million customers worldwide. It operates in more than 50 countries with more than 200,000 full-time staff. The United Kingdom and Hong Kong are its two largest markets. The bank offers retail, commercial and institutional banking, global banking and markets, wealth management, and private banking.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Hold
Average target
$52.00
Implied upside
Analysts
8
HSBC recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Jul 16, 2026CitigroupBuy
May 14, 2026RBC Capital MarketsSector Perform
May 8, 2026JP Morgan CazenoveNeutral
May 6, 2026HSBCHold
May 5, 2026JefferiesHold
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HSBC Holdings Stock Performance

HSBC Holdings plc has demonstrated strong momentum over the trailing twelve months, with shares appreciating 57.81% to reach a current price of $102.85, per SID market data. The stock has gained 9.47% over the past three months while remaining essentially flat over the last month at a modest -0.05% change. From a technical perspective, HSBC trades above both key moving averages, sitting 2.2% above its 50-day moving average of $100.64 and 16.8% above its 200-day moving average of $88.08, according to Massive/Polygon data. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 57.4, indicating neither overbought nor oversold conditions. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 1.64 million shares. HSBC carries a beta of 0.394, reflecting significantly lower volatility than the broader market. The company's market capitalization currently stands at approximately $258.5 billion, positioning it among the largest global banking institutions.

HSBC Holdings Valuation Analysis

HSBC Holdings currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.22, which aligns with historical norms for large-cap financial services firms, according to SID market data. The company's price-to-book ratio stands at 1.40, indicating the market values the bank modestly above its book value per share. The negative PEG ratio of -1.72 reflects declining forward earnings growth expectations, per SEC filings and consensus estimates. HSBC offers a dividend yield of approximately 4.43%, making it one of the more attractive income-generating names in the global banking sector. This yield significantly exceeds the financial services sector average and provides a meaningful total return component alongside the stock's capital appreciation. Within the financial services sector, HSBC's valuation metrics suggest the stock is neither significantly overvalued nor undervalued at current levels, with the P/E multiple reflecting reasonable earnings capitalization for a systemically important global institution.

Smart Money Activity for HSBC

HSBC Holdings registers a composite smart money score of 54 out of 100, generating a neutral signal overall, according to SID market data. Institutional positioning represents the strongest component at 21.5 out of 25, reflecting robust ownership by major asset managers and pension funds consistent with the bank's status as a mega-cap financial institution. Congressional trading activity scores at 12 out of 25, while insider sentiment scores 12.5 out of 25. Dark pool activity registers at a relatively low 8.5 out of 25, suggesting limited off-exchange block trading interest in recent periods. Per SEC Form 4 filings, there has been one insider transaction recorded over the past 90 days, consisting of a single purchase with zero insider sales during the period. This buy-only insider activity, while modest in volume, signals that at least one corporate insider has demonstrated confidence in HSBC's current valuation. The absence of insider selling is notable given the stock's substantial 57.81% appreciation over the past year, per 13F institutional filings.

HSBC Holdings Earnings Outlook

HSBC Holdings has delivered mixed recent earnings results, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent reported quarter, the company posted earnings of $2.25 per share against a consensus estimate of $2.28, resulting in a shortfall of $0.03 per share. The prior quarter saw HSBC exceed expectations, reporting $2.20 per share versus the $2.17 estimate, producing a positive surprise of $0.03. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project earnings of $2.17 per share for the upcoming quarter with results expected on April 28, and $2.28 per share for the following quarter expected on July 29. The consensus estimates suggest relatively stable sequential earnings across the next two reporting periods. The narrow magnitude of recent earnings surprises, both positive and negative, indicates that analyst models are closely tracking HSBC's actual financial performance, reflecting the predictability typical of large diversified banking operations.

Wall Street Analyst Ratings for HSBC

Wall Street coverage of HSBC Holdings reflects a broadly cautious stance, with the majority of recent ratings clustering around neutral positions, per Wall Street analyst reports. The most bullish recent call came from Citigroup on July 16, 2026, which initiated coverage with a Buy rating. In contrast, four other firms have issued more conservative assessments. RBC Capital Markets assigned a Sector Perform rating on May 14, while JP Morgan Cazenove initiated with a Neutral rating on May 8, according to SID consensus data. Jefferies issued a Hold rating on May 5, and notably HSBC's own research division also rated the stock Hold on May 6. The consensus skews neutral, with only one of the five most recent ratings representing a Buy recommendation, yielding a 20% bullish rate among covering analysts. The clustering of Hold and Neutral ratings suggests that analysts view the stock as fairly valued following its substantial 57.81% one-year appreciation, with limited near-term catalysts to drive further significant upside.